Company: HF Rubber Machinery, Inc.
Job Title: Purchasing Agent 
Job Type: Full-time

Description:
HF Rubber Machinery, Inc., a subsidiary of the HF Mixing Group, is the global leader in the manufacturing of rubber and plastic processing equipment.  HFRM, based in Topeka, Kansas is looking for a Purchasing Agent. The Purchasing Agent maintains operations by purchasing materials, equipment, and supplies through negotiations with approved vendors. The ideal candidate will have strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills, a positive and professional image, ability to work with all levels of employees, excellent organizational skills and be a self-starter with a high degree of self-motivation and initiative. 

HFRM also offers a full benefits package:  paid vacation and sick, medical, dental, company-paid vision, life and disability; 401k and Roth savings plans and student loan repayment assistance; 12 paid holidays; and wellness. 

Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to:

• Determine purchasing requirements by reviewing inventories and purchase requests.
• Determines specifications by analyzing use requirement and consulting with users.
• Identifies suppliers by researching materials, equipment, and availability of supplies; evaluating alternatives; verifying supplier performance record and certification.
• Obtains quotes by forwarding requirements to supplier.
• Places orders by negotiating price, terms, and delivery.
• Ensures materials, equipment and supplies availability by tracking and expediting delivery.
• Resolves discrepancies by comparing purchase order to delivery documentation and obtaining credits and refunds as determined necessary.
• Maintains historical records by filing and retrieving purchasing documents.
• Improves quality results by analyzing materials, equipment, supplies and supplier reliability and recommends changes as determined necessary.
• Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED is required; some post-secondary education or training is preferred.
• SAP user management experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate, present information and answer questions clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external customers.
• Ability to analyze data or information by identifying the underlying principles, reasons or facts of information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Ability to organize, multi-task, plan, set priorities and exercise good judgment in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of HFRM.
• Demonstrate poise, tact, and diplomacy with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.

• Sit for extended periods of time. 
• Read computer screens, email and talk on the phone. 
• Ability to unpack and move supplies up to fifty (50) pounds. 

• Professional and deadline-oriented environment. 
• Interaction with staff and customers. 
• Limited exposure to manufacturing environment which includes extreme heat in the summer and cold in the winter, dust and exposure to moving mechanical parts.